Inclined Screw Conveyor

Inclined screw conveyors are used to convey and elevate bulk materials from one level to another. Depending upon the bulk material and the objective, proper design and construction of an inclined screw conveyor will provide many years of uninterrupted service and productivity.A screw conveyor or auger conveyor is a mechanism that uses a rotating helical screw blade, called a "flighting", usually within a tube, to move liquid or granular materials. They are used in many bulk handling industries.Screw conveyors are used to convey bulk material from almost any position (vertical, horizontal, or at an incline) and are one of the most reliable methods of conveyance. The screw conveyor is composed of a pipe with a welded steel strip that is formed into a continuous helix. The helix is referred to as the flighting.A typical screw conveyor consists of a trough, screw (auger), trough cover, discharge spouts, coupling and end shafts, bearings, hangers, and associated hardware. Their sole purpose is to transfer material from one point to the next, these can be used in 0° to 45° incline applications.